Marine Steward

Key Information

Location
Offshore

Work environment
Site

Work area
Transport and installation

Typical employer
Lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Construction / operations (depending on vessel type)

Tasks and responsibilities

A Marine Steward has overall responsibility for ensuring the vessel accommodation areas, stores, laundry, and galley are maintained in a clean and tidy manner. A Marine Steward is also responsible for the maintenance and operational function of the laundry.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Certificate of Safety Training (full course) – STCW Reg IV/1

• Current AMSA Medical

• BOSIET (if required for vessel crew changes)

• Flag state medical and endorsement (if required when vessel is nominated)

• Construction Industry White Card (only required for installation phase of the project

• Food Safety Level 1 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety and Food Safety Level 2 Participate in Safe Food Handling Practices

• Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

• Current Australian passport

Experience

• Experience working in large, industrialised hospitality environment such as hotel chains, mining, military or offshore oil and gas industry

• Customer service experience

• Experience in marine sector highly desirable

Skills and knowledge

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with different nationalities and cultural groups

• Health and Safety knowledge and familiarity with safety conversations, drills, and procedures

• Extensive knowledge of hygienic work practices

• General understanding of marine activities, standards, codes, and regulations

• Proficiency in Microsoft suite

Physical requirements

• Physical capability to pass AMSA medical

• Ability to work offshore on a regular rotation roster

• Ability to pass a BOSIET (if required)

• Availability to mobilise and demobilise on vessel internationally if required

Personal attributes

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing logistical requirements

• Team player who can work independently   

• Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture